Luxury River Cruise from Madrid to The Douro Valley

River Cruise from Madrid to The Douro

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Overview

The Douro River rises in Spain’s Picos de Urbión and flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto, Portugal. Along its journey, it has sculpted the spectacular Douro Valley—a UNESCO World Heritage site. Terraced vineyards and charming traditional estates, known as quintas, blanket the steep slopes, creating an enchanting landscape in one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions. This valley is also home to the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, the birthplace of the renowned Port wine.

Itinerary

DAY 1

MADRID / SALAMANCA / VEGA DE TERRóN

Madrid to the Douro – Golden Stone & Spanish Borders

Embarkation from 16:00 at the Vega de Terrón pier. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. In the evening, crew introduction and welcome dinner. Overnight stay in the town. Dinner and night on board.
Optional: group transfer from Madrid with a stop in Salamanca for free time and lunch (not included).

DAY 2

RéGUA / VEGA DE TERRóN

Medieval Secrets of Barca d’Alva & Castelo Rodrigo

Full board on board. Morning of navigation. Enjoy the spectacular views offered by the Douro River.
Régua, known as the capital of Douro wine, is an essential destination for those wishing to explore the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town is set in an impressive natural amphitheater formed by steep slate slopes with terraced vineyards carved into the rock, making it the ideal starting point to discover the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, regulated since 1756. Overnight stay in the town.
Optional: excursion to Casa Mateus and the Douro Museum (subject to minimum group).

DAY 3

PORTO / RéGUA

Pinhão Paradise – Heart of the Alto Douro Wine Region

Full board on board. Morning of navigation. After lunch, arrival in Oporto. A true delight for the eyes, the city captivates from the very first moment with its hills, charmingly decaying houses, and magical atmosphere—especially the Ribeira district, from where you can enjoy incredible views and watch boats pass under the Dom Luís I Bridge, an iron construction by a close collaborator of Gustave Eiffel.
Discover the vibrant city of Oporto with its historic center, the Ribeira, and its iconic Port wine cellars. Panoramic tour of Oporto (minimum group 10 pax). Overnight stay in the town.

DAY 4

PINHAO / PORTO

Royal Régua & The Baroque Splendor of Lamego

Full board on board. Morning of navigation. We will arrive in Pinhão early in the afternoon. This town is considered the heart of the Douro Denomination of Origin region, and many of the Port wine estates are located here, some of which offer accommodation as rural tourism.
Also noteworthy is the railway station building, built in the late 19th century, with interiors entirely covered in tile panels. Visit to a traditional Quinta with wine tasting (minimum group 10 pax). Overnight stay in the town. Night on board.

DAY 5

PINHAO

Arrival in Porto – Bridges, Cellars & Atlantic Breeze

Full board on board. We will stay in Pinhão until midday. Afternoon of navigation to admire the wonderful views offered by the Douro Valley. In the evening, Captain’s dinner.

DAY 6

VEGA DE TERRóN

Farewell to Porto – Memories of the River of Gold

Disembarkation after breakfast.
End of our services.
Transfer and other options available for our guests interested in traveling to Santiago de Compostela or Lisbon

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Terms & Conditions

Palace Tours Terms and Conditions will apply to this tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUDED: accommodation in outside cabins; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day; coffee/tea with meals and dinners on board; snack in the lounge at 18:30 and 22:00; welcome and farewell cocktail (includes 1 drink per person); coffee and tea with cookies at specified times; live music daily; Captain’s dinner; Spanish-speaking assistance on board (min. 10 pax); port and tourist taxes; medical assistance insurance; onboard porters.

NOT INCLUDED: optional excursions; drinks not mentioned; other transfers not included; flights; cancellation insurance; tips (€70 pax/cruise); wi-fi; laundry service; minibar.

INCLUDED VISIT PACKAGE (MINIMUM GROUP 10 PAX):

Visit to a traditional Quinta with wine tasting

Panoramic tour of Oporto

DRINK PACKAGE:

Mineral water, juices, soft drinks, draft beer, house wine.

Package price: €175 per pax. Package valid from 08:00-23:59 in bars and restaurant on board. All drinks served by glass/cup. The drink package must be purchased for all cabin occupants.

OPTIONAL GROUP TRANSFERS:

*Madrid-Vega de Terrón with stop in Salamanca for free time and lunch (not included)

*Vega de Terrón-Madrid with stop in Ávila for free time and lunch (not included)

Price per transfer: €75 per pax. Pick-up/drop-off point in Madrid will be reconfirmed approximately 2 weeks before the tour.

Accommodations

Accommodation

All cabins are outer cabins. Those on the upper deck have an accessible balcony. All main deck cabins have large panorama windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are have an approximate size of 15 m2 (including balcony area with upper deck cabins) and are equipped with shower/WC, air-conditioning system that can be regulated separately, hair dryer (if available), safe and TV.

Technical Details

technical information

delivery in 2005

refurbished in 2014

length 78.11 m

width 11.4 m

passenger capacity 130 pax (65 cabins)

Amenities

Panorama restaurant

Panorama lounge

Bar

Pool on sundeck

Souvenir shop

Lift

Media Gallery

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